Thousands of people in Kent and the rest of England have joined counter-demonstrations against anti-immigration protests.

Riot police were on standby in Dover, Canterbury and Medway last night.

Hear from reporter Abby Hook who was at the Innovation Centre in Chatham where people gathered. She also spoke to some anti-racism demonstrators .

Also in today's podcast, more animals have been attacked with weapons in Kent than any other part of England and Wales.

Data given to KentOnline shows more than 60 reports have been made in the county in the last four years.

You could be fined if you're heard swearing in Thanet.

The council's brought in rules covering Margate, Birchington, Ramsgate and Broadstairs which they say are 'hot spots' for abusive behaviour.

A homelessness charity says it's working with people who've pitched tents next to a busy road in Canterbury.

There are concerns for the group who're sleeping on a grass verge right next to the dual carriageway. Hear from Catching Lives which is based in the city.

And in sport, Kent's cricketers have suffered another defeat in the one day cup.

They lost by three wickets to Worcestershire Rapids - on the Duckworth-Lewis method last night.